Ashley Strickland on Muck Rack

Ashley Strickland

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  • Space and Science Writer, CNN
Atlanta
As seen in: CNN, CNN en Español, CNN International, CNN Travel, MSN, MSN Canada, Yahoo Life, MSN India, Yahoo Canada, Yahoo News, Yahoo News Australia and
Covers:  food, horse racing, young adult fiction, tv shows, geekery, movies, mount everest, books
Doesn't Cover: politics, business
CNN Space & Science. Writer, photographer, Janeite, keen viewer of historical dramas, fitness enthusiast, music lover. (All views personal, rt ≠ endorsement)
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Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

A college online journalism site.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Unfortunately, no! But I'd like to.

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Lois Lane.

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

Email.

What's your favorite social network?

Twitter

Who do you wish followed you?

George Takei

What story are you most proud of writing or working on?

I felt really fulfilled after working on a story about the plight of retired racehorses, and how people are giving them a second chance.

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

Do everything. Go after internships, take as many work experience opportunities as you can and shadow journalists you admire if possible.
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